Medical Secretary I
Medical Secretary I
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Job Description
UCF Health - Student Health Services (SHS)
UCF Health - Student Health Services (SHS) provides various primary and specialty care services to help keep students faculty and staff at their optimum health. The Health Center is located on the Main Campus. Our services are designed with students faculty and staff needs in mind. Become a part of our committed UCF Student Health Team as a Medical Secretary and deliver outstanding care to our community.
The Opportunity:
The Student Health Services (SHS) Medical Secretary position provides non-clinical patient support at UCF Student Health Services-Main Campus. Working under the supervision of the Business Manager I this position is responsible for reviewing patient accounts performing database maintenance functions and ensuring the accuracy of all data recorded.
Responsibilities:
Greet patients and act as the primary scheduler for the University of Central Florida Student Health Services. Determine appropriate appointment types/time length.
Schedule appointments with appropriate providers for non-emergency patients to ensure daily patient management. Refer patients to Nurse Facilitator for effective triage or facilitate triage with the Nurse Facilitator via telephone.
Provide insurance verification of appointments and eligibility of PeopleSoft. Reconcile scheduling (clinical and departmental) conflicts as they arise or changes develop.
Answer incoming calls and disseminate information as needed direct visitors to the appropriate department(s) within the UCF Health Services.
Perform data entry register and update patient insurance information in the Electronic Health Records (EHR). Confirm the accuracy of data. Responsible for collecting patient co-payments and/or any outstanding balances.
Interpret policies and procedures as needed and disseminate information to USPS/OPS staff members. Create and modify departmental manuals guidelines and handbooks that are consistent with HIPAA policies and FERPA guidelines. Organize and disburse incoming and outgoing mail post checks and scan check logs.
Keep track of received data and source documents. Prepare identify and interpret information to be entered. Perform electronic eligibility confirmation when applicable. Maintain appropriate communication records on patients accounts. Generate reports and respond to inquiries regarding patient data.
Assist with training of OPS and Student Clerks. Stock and control the forms and supplies as needed.
Complete all steps listed on our opening/closing Appointment checklist. Perform all other duties as assigned by the Student Health Coordinator and/or designee.
Timely completion of all required university AHSC and SHS trainings.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 0 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219.Click here for more information
Preferred Qualifications:
One year of experience in healthcare or one year in customer service.
Clinical knowledge and understanding of CPT and ICD-10 codes. Proficient with medical terminology.
Working knowledge of health insurance pre-authorizations and medical specialties.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook.
Electronic Medical Records experience.
Excellent professional communication skills at all levels within the organization and with patients.
Additional Application Materials Required:
In addition to your application please submit a resume.
Special Instructions to the Applicants:
This is a time-limited and auxiliary funded position. Employment is subject to the availability of funding and may cease at the time funding for this employment is depleted.
Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential
As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida we are a community of thinkers doers creators innovators healers and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is when you join Knight Nation youll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. Youll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty staff and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow youll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and youll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.
Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:
Benefit packages including Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Flexible Spending and Employee Assistance Program
Paid time off including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
Retirement savings options
Employee discounts including tickets to many Orlando attractions
Education assistance
Flexible work environment
And moreFor more benefits information view theUCF Employee Benefits Guide.
Department
Academic Health Sciences Center (AHSC) - Health Center OperationsWork Schedule
Monday Friday; Within the hours of 8:00 AM-6:00 PM (8 hour shifts/40 hours a week). Occasional Saturdays may be required. Hours are subject to change due to operational needs special projects and emergencies.Type of Appointment
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)Expected Salary
$15.66Job Posting End Date
0AMVeterans Preference:
Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their eligible spouses in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes. Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation by the closing date of the position. For more information on Veterans Preference please visit a Florida public university the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.
UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
